Cape Agulhas Fishing Charters

South Africa is the perfect destination for your next angling adventure – it’s home to gorgeous beaches, exciting culture, and amazing fishing right off the coast. Hop aboard Cape Agulhas Fishing Charter, departing out of Struis Bay, for some seriously reel-screaming action in some of the most plentiful waters Africa has to offer!

Skipper Riaan Swart is the man behind the helm of this charter, and he’s the perfect person to guide you on your South African fishing excursion. He grew up in this area and loves fishing these waters. His favourite part of running his trips is seeing his guests reel in their dream fish – no matter whether you’re a brand new angler or have some experience under your belt!

If you want to flex your fighting muscles, Riann will take you inshore, where you’ll get to wrestle with the mighty Yellowtail Amberjack. Tasty bottom feeders, like Yellowtail Snapper, can be caught around the many reefs that dot the coastline. If you’re looking to battle some world-famous big game fish, head up to 8 miles offshore, where you’ll find the mighty Mahi Mahi and Tuna species.

You’ll be doing all of this from your skipper’s 24’ CarryCat walkaround vessel, named "Stompie." She can accommodate up to 6 guests, making her a great option for groups of angling buddies! Children are welcome aboard, too, but they must be age 10 or above. Your skipper prioritises safety, so you’ll be provided with top-quality life jackets for all ages.

On board your vessel, you’ll find all the necessary navigational and safety gear, as well as a cooler to keep your snacks and drinks in. Stompie is also fitted with outriggers, which means you’ll get to cover plenty of ground when trolling for your catch!

Your trip includes top-of-the-line rods and reels, tackle, lures, and live bait depending on the season and species you’ll be targeting. You don’t need a fishing license, so all that’s left is to come aboard Cape Agulhas Fishing Charters for an incredible South African adventure!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Shared trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $260
    If you're an early bird, join your skipper for this morning adventure exploring the waters of Struis Bay! Inshore, you'll get to battle the hard-fighting Yellowtail Amberjack, a favourite around these parts thanks to its feisty attitude and year-round availability. You'll also be able to fish the reefs that dot the coastline for tasty Snapper, as well as heading up to 8 miles offshore for Mahi Mahi and Tuna. You'll be provided with all the fishing gear you need, as well as a cooler for refreshments.

FAQs about Cape Agulhas Fishing Charters

Cape Agulhas Fishing Charters offers the following trip to customers:
  • ZAR 2,500 per person - Half Day Trip (AM) (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Cape Agulhas Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Radar

Trips booked with Cape Agulhas Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano, Okuma & Penn)
  • Live Bait (Depends on season and target)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Additional service)
  • Drinks (Water)
  • First Mate

Cape Agulhas Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (6–8 miles)
  • Reef Fishing

Cape Agulhas Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Cape Agulhas Fishing Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Leerfish (Garrick)
  • Tuna (Skipjack)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

Meet the Captain

Riaan Swart
Struisbaai, Western Cape, South Africa
4 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since November 2019
Riaan Swart (Stompie) is the man behind Fishing with Stompie (charters). He loves the sea and fishing, especially when it comes to battling his favourite fish, the Yellowtail. He grew up in this area, so it's fair to say he knows these waters incredibly well! He decided to turn his love for the sea into a secondary career in 2004, when he got his captain's license. He has a lot of respect for these waters, which means that safety is always a priority when fishing with him. His favourite part of his job is helping his customers hook their dream fish – it makes him feel proud! If you're looking to cast your line alongside a friendly and experienced captain who wants everybody to have a good time, Riaan is just the guy for you. Riaan now has two (2) boats. One with an on-board toilet - perfect for the lady anglers and those long trips at sea...

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Leerfish (Garrick) Leerfish (Garrick)
Tuna (Skipjack) Skipjack Tuna

Boat specs

CarryCat (Walkaround) originally built in 2015. Powered by 2 60HP Honda 4-Stroke engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 27 knots.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
6–8 miles
Reef Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Outriggers
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Shimano, Okuma & Penn
Live Bait
Depends on season and target
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Additional service
Drinks
Water
First Mate

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Ages 10 and up, life jackets provided
No Alcohol
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Bank Transfer

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Customer reviews

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Excellent
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Exceptional in every way, a MUST!!!
Exceptional in every way, a MUST!!!
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Chris C.
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Great fishing day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on December 19, 2023
The crew, boat and the fishing were all excellent. We caught many Yellowtail close off the coast at Struisbaai.
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The captain canceled

VERIFIED   January 2, 2024
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Tony P.
Cape Town, South Africa
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Exceptional in every way, a MUST!!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on December 28, 2022
Stompie and the crew were very quick to communicate about the trip and the day was perfect in every way. BRILLIANT
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Daniel V. V.
Pretoria, South Africa
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VERIFIED   Special 6 hour trip for Daniel Van Vuuren on February 12, 2021
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